Specialist, Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration
About The Position
Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development. Our environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork. Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm. Job Description The Specialist, Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration supports the firm’s strategic growth through lateral partner hiring. This role reports to the Chief of Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration, and works closely with firm partners and cross-functional departments to coordinate and execute lateral partner recruitment and integration efforts across multiple offices and practice areas.
Requirements
- 4+ years of recruiting, attorney recruiting, or professional services experience, preferably in a large law firm or legal search environment
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent searches and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional and polished demeanor
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, matrixed organization
- Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver
- Comfortable interacting with senior partners and firm leadership
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong follow-through and ownership mindset
- Desire to grow and learn
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting lateral partner or senior attorney recruiting strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Liaise with lateral partner candidates, search firms, internal stakeholders, and firm partners
- Manage scheduling and logistics for partner interviews, meetings, and presentations
- Track candidate submissions, including candidate information and evaluations
- Collaborate across teams to facilitate/support partner onboarding and integration
- Contribute to the development of high-impact integration plans to support a partner’s integration into the firm
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
- Assist with reporting, pipeline tracking, and special projects related to lateral growth initiatives
- Identify opportunities for process improvement
- Any additional responsibilities as required by management
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability coverage
- life insurance
- flexible spending plan
- 401K plan
- generous paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
